Darling Township, Morrison County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Darling Township, Minnesota
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 Darling Township, Morrison County, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Darling Township, Morrison County, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Morrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.2 sq mi (88.6 km2) |
| • Land | 33.9 sq mi (87.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
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| • Total | 600 |
| • Density | 17.7/sq mi (6.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-14806 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0663926 |
Darling Township is a small community located in Morrison County, Minnesota, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 600 people lived here.
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About Darling Township
Where is it?
Darling Township covers an area of about 34.2 square miles (88.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 33.9 square miles (87.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.7 square kilometers), is water.
A Look at Its Past
Darling Township wasn't always called Darling Township! It was first known as Randall Township. This name was used when the township was officially formed in 1891. The name was changed to Darling Township in 1907. It was renamed after William L. Darling, who was an important official for the railroad.
Who Lives Here?
Based on information from the year 2000, 600 people lived in Darling Township. These people lived in 211 different homes, called households. Out of these, 171 were families.
Families and Homes
Many homes in Darling Township were made up of married couples living together. About 35% of the households had children under 18 living with them. A small number of homes had a female head of the house without a husband present. About 16% of all households were individuals living alone. Some of these individuals were 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2.84 people in each household. For families, the average size was about 3.17 people.
Age Groups
The people in Darling Township were of different ages. About 27.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 7.7% were young adults aged 18 to 24. A large group, about 25.7%, were between 25 and 44 years old. Another 27% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, about 12% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the township was 39 years.
How People Earn Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in Darling Township was $46,875 per year. For families, the average income was $51,719 per year. Men generally earned about $30,568, while women earned about $23,125. The average income per person in the township was $17,415. A small number of families and people had lower incomes. This included about 10.7% of those under 18 and 3.4% of those 65 or older.
